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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a main course at Kismet’s second wedding reception?
(a) Trout.
(b) Salmon.
(c) Sea bass.
(d) Catfish.

2. With what is the cake at Kismet’s second wedding reception filled?
(a) Blueberry.
(b) Blackberry.
(c) Raspberry.
(d) Strawberry.

3. What company started sugar beet farming in the area where Kismet grew up?
(a) Chippewa Sugar.
(b) Apache Sugar.
(c) Domino Sugar.
(d) Imperial Sugar.

4. What kind of plant does Crystal have in her house?
(a) Cassowary flower.
(b) Rhea herb.
(c) Ostrich fern.
(d) Emu bush.

5. What kind of grass had grown on the Geist farm of old?
(a) Bluestem.
(b) Feathergrass.
(c) Napier.
(d) St. Augustine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is “the second worst thing you could call a Michif” (164)?

2. Which of the following is a side dish at Kismet’s second wedding reception?

3. Who hired Crystal for her first job in sugar production?

4. To which of the following is Charley compared?

5. Who cuts in with Stockton as she dances with Kismet at her second wedding reception?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is lambsquarters considered the Prince of Greens?

2. Why does Gary’s father exert himself at Gary’s second wedding reception?

3. What does Eric discuss with Kismet when he dances with her at her second wedding reception?

4. How does Charley defuse the situation with Eric at Gary’s second wedding reception?

5. What does Gary’s father describe as his “farmer car” (207)?

6. Why is Bev excluded from Kismet’s second wedding reception?

7. Why is a funeral cake served at Kismet’s second wedding reception?

8. What worry does Winnie have about Kismet?

9. What was the first job Crystal had in sugar production?

10. What rumor had attached itself to Crystal regarding her clothing?

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